i5-3470T vs i7-6822EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6822EQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 25 Watt
3.49
+84.7%
Core i5-3470T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.89

Core i7-6822EQ outperforms Core i5-3470T by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15421981
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.400.21
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency13.215.11
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$210

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6822EQ has 90% better value for money than i5-3470T.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speedno data2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size122 mm293.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataFCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 2500
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6822EQ 3.49
+84.7%
i5-3470T 1.89

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6822EQ 5550
+84.8%
i5-3470T 3003

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 1.89
Integrated graphics card 2.60 0.69
Recency 12 October 2015 1 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 35 Watt

i7-6822EQ has a 84.7% higher aggregate performance score, 276.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6822EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470T in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-6822EQ is a notebook processor while Core i5-3470T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-3470T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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